Idols, Patents and Ganesha- Happy Vinayaka Chavithi!
The post explores how Ganesha idols intersect with patent law and eco-friendly innovations during Ganesh Chaturthi. It highlights inventive methods of idol making and their legal implications in…
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Let’s Go Crazy: The Lenz v Universal Music DMCA Ruling
The post discusses the legal requirement for copyright holders to assess fair use before issuing a DMCA takedown notice, with reference to the Lenz v. Universal Music case.…
Lecture on IP Career Opportunities at Christ University School of Law
A lecture titled “Intellectuals and Lawyers” was delivered at the School of Law, Christ University (SLCU), Bangalore, at an event organised by its Intellectual Property Rights Committee. The…
IP Career in India – Choices and Opportunities
The article examines the diverse career paths within Intellectual Property in India, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. It discusses the necessary qualifications and the interdisciplinary skills required for…
Flipkart Sends Legal Notice to Blogger Over Trademark and Cybersquatting
Flipkart sent a legal notice to blogger Amit Bhawani for alleged trademark misuse and cybersquatting related to a comparison website. The case underscores the legal risks for websites…
And the lawsuit goes to….
Background The Internet domain registrar GoDaddy prevailed against the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the Academy) in a lawsuit in which the Academy had accused the…
TiVo and Patent Infringement: Suit Filed Against Samsung
TiVo has sued Samsung for allegedly infringing four of its multimedia technology patents, targeting both set-top boxes and mobile devices. This litigation highlights TiVo’s ongoing strategy to protect…
Ericsson has a (i)Ball at the Court
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Ericsson against iBall in a significant patent infringement dispute involving standard essential patents for mobile technologies. The court found…
Tequila’s Indian Cousin: Patent Filed for Agave albomarginata Spirit
An Indian food scientist has patented a process to produce tequila-like alcohol from Agave albomarginata, a plant native to the Rayalseema region. The innovation uses the plant’s high-starch…
Pfizer Patent on Known Substance: A Section 3(d) Analysis
This post examines Pfizer’s patent application on a known substance and the Indian Patent Office’s refusal in light of Section 3d and the Novartis decision. It discusses whether…
Pfizer falls prey to Section 3(d)
This post analyses the Indian Patent Office’s rejection of Pfizer’s Tofacitinib patent under Section 3(d). The decision addresses issues of novelty, inventive step, and the requirement for evidence…
Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 13
This post examines the progress of geographical indications in India, with a focus on key agricultural and food products that have secured GI status. It also outlines the…